Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever

Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.

US sends stealth bombers to attack Houthi rebel bunkers

B-2 bombers targeted underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, and U.S. officials offered no details on the extent of the damage from the strikes.

South Korea makes rare outreach to unify with North
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol offered a vision of Korean unification earlier this month, as he gave a speech on Liberation Day. The August 15th holiday marks the end of Japanese colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula. His vision had clear rejection of North Korea as a separate government, with an idea of unification through integration. Retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, joins LiveNOW from FOX.

Israel-Hamas war: Tension rise with Hezbollah
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Israeli officials warned that the country is on the "brink" of a full-scale war with Hezbollah if the terrorist group continues to increase its aggression in northern Israel. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about the tensions between Israel, Hezbollah with UCLA professor Benjamin Radd.

Biden, Zelenskyy show unity at G7 summit
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the significance the security deal signed by President Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit on Thursday.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed, WHO says

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

Singapore Airlines CEO responds to turbulence death
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Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong commented on the flight incident stating they are "very sorry for the traumatic experience."

US, Israel relations hit new low amid Rafah operation
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The U.S. says it would be a mistake if Israel launched a large-scale military operation in Rafah. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the United States' relationship with Israel with former Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Jimmy Lai security trial begins in Hong Kong
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International affairs expert and Olin Fellow at Columbia Law School George Bogden joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to dissect the security trial involving Apple Daily publisher Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong.

Drone pilot speaks Iceland volcano footage
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Iceland FPV drone pilot Isak Finnbogason joins LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic to give his insight on the erupting volcano near the town of Grindavík.

Parliament President Metsola at EU Summit
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BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban insisted on Thursday that the European Union should not yet start talks on Ukraine joining the bloc, a lone stand-out ahead of an EU summit that comes at a critical time for Kyiv in its war against Russia.

VP Harris promotes responsible AI in UK
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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Artificial Intelligence Safety summit in London on Wednesday, joining the international community in discussing a safe path forward for the technology.

Mother of Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video pleads for her release

Mia Schem's mother is calling for the release of her daughter, who is said to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. A video was released appearing to show Mia's condition, with her arm wrapped in bandages.

NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space

A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.

Ukraine's allies make legal arguments at UN's top court to support Kyiv's case against Russia

Kyiv filed its case two days after Russia invaded Ukraine, arguing that the attack was based on false claims by Russia of acts of genocide in the regions of eastern Ukraine.